Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers, Studs and Busts

The 2024 NFL preseason is in the rearview mirror, meaning fantasy football draft season is here! Fantasy players can build a league-winning roster using several draft strategies. However, every strategy requires fantasy players to find studs, draft sleepers, and avoid bust candidates. Let’s look at two wide receiver studs fantasy players should draft, two sleepers […]

PPR Fantasy Football Rankings - Preseason Draft Updates Include Kyren Williams, Isiah Pacheco, Ja'Marr Chase, Rashee Rice, Brandon Aiyuk, more

The fantasy grind doesn't stop, and we are always here to help nail your drafts and guide you to the ultimate goal of winning a fantasy football championship. Below you'll find our NFL team's updated PPR fantasy football rankings for 2024 drafts. Let's win some leagues! With preseason games over, NFL: teams making cuts, and players […]

Davante Adams - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start In All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is a talented, veteran player coming off a year that failed to meet his standards. After finishing as a top-three fantasy receiver for three consecutive seasons, Adams fell to WR10 overall in 2023. Adams' regression was mainly caused […]

PPR Fantasy Football WR Rankings - Preseason Draft Updates Include Drake London, Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins, DeAndre Hopkins, Keenan Allen, more

Week 1 of the 2024 NFL regular season is within reach, and it's time to prepare for those last-minute fantasy football drafts. PPR leagues have become more popular every year, and wide receivers have continued to be pushed up draft boards. Nailing the wide receiver spot in PPR formats is crucial, so we're here to […]

Puka Nacua - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been battling a lingering knee injury through most of August but was recently deemed a full participant in practice, making him a top wide receiver heading into his season opener on Sunday evening. As a rookie […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Preseason Updates): Christian McCaffrey, Tyreek Hill, Puka Nacua, Jaylen Waddle, MarShawn Lloyd, Elijah Mitchell, and more

We're less than one week away from the start of the 2024 NFL regular season, meaning it's time to finish up fantasy football drafts and make Week 1 start-or-sit decisions. Our preseason injury updates and reports as of Friday, August 30, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key players, including Christian McCaffrey, Tyreek […]

Dark-Horse Contenders for Fantasy Football's WR1

Drafting wide receivers early and often is all the rage this year. Heck, in a standard 12-team league, you often see 7-8 wide receivers go in the first round and just about any of those top guys could finish as the WR1 and it wouldn't surprise us. The last time we saw a receiver make […]

Cooper Kupp - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 with upside ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has battled numerous lower body injuries since his record-breaking 2021 campaign. However, the former Super Bowl MVP enters the 2024 season healthy and has a great chance to return to a high-end fantasy option. Last […]

Early-Round Fantasy Football Landmines to Avoid in 2024

You don't win your fantasy league on draft night. However, you can certainly lose it. In this article, I'll take a look at four players I'm actively shying away from early in drafts. You might even consider these guys "landmines." Drafting them instead of some other players with more upside could lead to a last-place […]

Scott Engel's Fantasy Football Draft Guide - First Round Picks From The King

The biggest national obsession right now just might be asking oneself “Who do I take with my first round pick in fantasy football?” It’s the big question that interrupts workflow, sleep, and meaningful conversations with your significant other. I supply the ultimate directory on what players to target and consider at every draft slot in […]

'My Guys' For 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts - RotoBaller Staff's Favorite Picks

The preseason has started, and fantasy football drafts are officially underway. Sure, we've all been hammering Best Ball drafts for months, but our home league drafts are coming into focus. It is time to finalize your prep and get those draft boards ready. Often, fantasy managers identify which players to target and avoid at their […]

Will Brandon Aiyuk Play In Week 1? Fantasy Football Offseason Rumors

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been the talk of the offseason, as he is seeking a new contract and has requested a trade. Following a 1,342-yard season in 2023, he wants to be paid like a top dog, but his situation has remained cloudy as we approach the start of the 2024 […]

Fooled Me Once, Not Again: Sophomore Fantasy Football Quarterbacks Set to Bust Again

Last year, Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud set the NFL on fire, taking Houston to the playoffs in his first NFL season. Indianapolis Colts rookie Anthony Richardson dealt with injuries all year but was impressive in the time he was on the field. But not every rookie quarterback was good in 2023. Some played […]

Kyren Williams - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Kyren Williams is a name to watch in the Rams backfield this season, offering intriguing fantasy potential as the year progresses. With his versatile skill set, Williams can contribute both as a runner and a pass-catcher, making him a valuable asset in PPR leagues. […]

Aaron Jones - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: For the first time, we get to see what running back Aaron Jones can do outside of Green Bay, as the former Packer moved to NFC North rival Minnesota this offseason. 5 Players Set to Outperform Their Average Draft Position in Fantasy Football -Joe Mixon […]

Sneaky Fantasy Football Bench Stashes: Later-Round Draft Values (2024)

For as much time as fantasy football players spend analyzing the top players available in drafts, it’s equally important to examine the names going toward the end of drafts. It’s an area many gamers neglect as they feel players selected toward the back half of drafts are more “dart throw” type picks. While this is […]

Six Fantasy Football Bold Predictions for 2024

With the NFL season right around the corner, many fantasy football predictions are being flung about. Many of these takes are reasonably similar to the consensus, but some are eyebrow-raising and controversy-inducing. These takes are the ones that spawn the greatest fantasy football columns each year: the bold predictions articles. Most bold predictions do not […]

Zach Evans Released From Practice Squad

Free agent running back Zach Evans was released from the Los Angeles Rams practice squad on Thursday afternoon, according to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic. The 23-year-old finished the preseason on a high note by running for 45 yards and scoring two touchdowns but was unable to crack the final roster. Fantasy managers should now […]

Puka Nacua Practicing In Full On Thursday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, and he is "ready to roll," according to head coach Sean McVay. The sophomore wideout suffered a knee injury earlier this month but has avoided a significant injury and should be ready to suit up for next week's season opener. […]

Will Puka Nacua Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua set the rookie records for receptions and receiving yards, and there was a lot of excitement about his prospects going into this season. The Rams have a young team with many stars on the rise. They are set to open the season against another young team with a […]

Fantasy Football Discounted Veteran Running Backs to Target in 2024

Every fantasy manager wants to draft the young, explosive running backs. Bijan Robinson, Breece Hall, Jahmyr Gibbs, and De'Von Achane are all currently going within the first 22 picks of fantasy drafts. Robinson and Hall are usually going later in the first round, while Gibbs and Achane are going somewhere in the second round. Sometimes, though, there are discounted running […]

Later-Round Zero RB Fantasy Football Draft Values

Draft strategies like zero running back (Zero RB) can generate uncomfortable conversations and implicit biases. Like any draft strategy, we should consider scoring and roster formats. The idea behind it relates to being anti-fragile when drafting a team. Shawn Siegele referenced the anti-fragile framework and Zero RB as something beyond resilience and improves or grows […]

Week 1 Half-PPR Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football: De'Von Achane, Aaron Jones, Jerome Ford, Zamir White, Najee Harris, Brian Robinson, more

Many fantasy leagues are completing their drafts, and it's now time to start thinking about setting those Week 1 lineups. In this article below you'll find our NFL's team Week 1 half-PPR running back fantasy football rankings for the 2024 season. Use these rankings to make winning lineup decisions in Week 1. NFL rosters and […]

Week 1 Half-PPR Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Marvin Harrison, Rashee Rice, Tank Dell, Malik Nabers, Keenan Allen, Brandon Aiyuk

Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is rapidly approaching, and it's time to set those winning fantasy football lineups. Today we're reviewing our NFL team's Week 1 half-PPR wide receiver fantasy football rankings for the 2024 season. Key wideouts such as Marquise Brown (shoulder) and DeAndre Hopkins (knee) are dealing with injuries, so those […]

Week 1 Half-PPR Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Evan Engram, Kyle Pitts, Brock Bowers, Pat Freiermuth, David Njoku, Hunter Henry, Cole Kmet

Week 1 kickoff will be here before you know it, so it's time to prepare your winning fantasy football lineups. Never to worry, we've got you covered with all our weekly rankings including our NFL team's Week 1 half-PPR tight end fantasy football rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Below, you will see where vital […]

Week 1 Half-PPR FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football: Chase Brown, Devin Singletary, Gabe Davis, Rome Odunze, Jakobi Meyers, Jaylen Warren, more

It's time to set your winning Week 1 fantasy football lineups RotoBallers! In this article we'll be reviewing our NFL staff's Week 1 FLEX fantasy football rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Making the right lineup decisions for your FLEX spots (RB, WR, TE) could be the difference between winning or losing your fantasy matchups. […]

Week 1 Quarterback Rankings for Fantasy Football: C.J. Stroud, Joe Burrow, Caleb Williams, Jared Goff, Tua Tagovailoa, Jayden Daniels, Brock Purdy, more

Week 1 of the fantasy football season is an exciting time for fantasy managers, and we're to make sure you win your matchups. Below in this article you'll see our NFL team's Week 1 fantasy football quarterback rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Follow these QB rankings when setting your Week 1 lineups, and get […]

Week 1 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Tyler Bass, Brandon Aubrey, Jake Moody, Younghoe Koo, Cameron Dicker, Jason Sanders, Greg Zuerlein

It's time to get those Week 1 fantasy football lineups in check, so you can start the year off with a win! In this article you'll see our NFL team's Week 1 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Plenty of fantasy leagues are still using kickers -- starting or streaming the right […]

2024 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (Preseason Updates): Malik Nabers, Keon Coleman, Trey Benson, Luke McCaffrey, Xavier Worthy, Rome Odunze, more

Hey, RotoBallers! We are back with our updated fantasy football rookie rankings for your 2024 fantasy football drafts. The NFL rookie rankings are for fantasy football drafts of all formats, including 2024 redraft leagues, 2024 rookie drafts, and dynasty leagues. We are months past the 2024 NFL Draft, and the biggest fantasy football drafts are finally […]

Updated Fantasy Football RB Rankings (Preseason Drafts) - Alvin Kamara, Tyjae Spears, Chase Brown, Blake Corum, Jaylen Wright, Zack Moss, Najee Harris

Today our NFL rankings team focuses on running backs. Deciding whether to draft a running back early or go zero-RB? We've got you covered with our NFL team's updated running back fantasy football draft rankings for 2024. When selecting a running back in your fantasy drafts, there are plenty of options and draft strategies, and […]